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Castleton - Thur 2 Oct

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Overview

BOOKING REQUESTED.  No dogs please.

This moderate-plus walk starts at Castleton Visitor Centre.  Then from Hollowford Road ascend to Hollins Cross, Greenlands, Edale, ascend Chapelgate, Rushup Edge, Blue John cavern, Castleton.  Risk assessment: Rough terrain so boots required. Some road walking, livestock present on route.

 

Thursday, 2 October 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
641.6m / 2105ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.ramblers-trafford.co.uk/

Please let the walk leader know of any health issues they should be aware of.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 14924 82953
Nearest postcode:
S33 8WN
what3words:
smiling.pounds.blackbird
Start time:
10:30 am

Castleton Visitor Centre car park

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